Since 1973, McDonald's has provided nutrition information to customers. Since then, the chain has posted such information on in-store tray liners, posters and brochures, and the Internet. In 2006, McDonald's added one more component to that effort...
McDonald's touts itself as "one of the world's leading food service retailers." The company has more than 32,000 restaurants worldwide. The fast-food hamburger giant serves more than 60 million people daily in more than 100 countries. The numbers...
In addition to serving burgers and salads, McDonald's offers breakfast items such as hotcakes, hash browns and breakfast sandwiches such as the Bacon, Egg and Cheese McGriddle. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines recommend eating healthy foods to get the...
With 64 percent of Americans overweight or obese, according to USA Today, it's nice that health-conscious customers can get salads at McDonald's. However, some McDonald's salads aren't much better than burgers in terms of fat and calories....
McDonald's is generally known for its burgers, fries and sodas. Recently, however, the restaurant has added smoothies, blended coffee drinks and other drinks to the menu. The drinks imitate coffee shop blended drinks, offering similar drinks for a...
The first McDonald's restaurant opened in 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving fast cooked hamburgers and french fries. As of 2011, there are more than 32,000 McDonald's restaurants in over 117 countries around the world. The menu still includes...
In 1975, McDonald's introduced the Egg McMuffin. Since then, the breakfast menu has expanded to include over 20 items. Two of the newest additions to the breakfast menu are the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel, and the Steak, Egg, and Cheese Bagel. As...
Although McDonald's has a reputation of serving unhealthy high-fat foods, they do offer healthy alternatives that are convenient and quick when you're in a hurry and on the go. The yogurt parfait is a popular item on the McDonald's menu that is a...
Stopping off at the McDonald's drive-thru may be fast and convenient when time is tight or you don't feel like cooking, but not all the items it offers fit into a healthy diet. However, making the right choices can provide you with some necessary...
McDonald's introduced a line of real fruit smoothies in July 2010. The smoothies come in wild berry and strawberry banana flavors. They are made with a fresh fruit blend and frozen yogurt. Although high in sugar, these smoothies do contain some...
The McDonald’s double cheeseburger contains two beef patties, two slices of processed cheese, pickles, onions and ketchup between three slices of bun. While it is a popular choice at McDonald’s, it is not the healthiest nutritionally...
Chicken snack wraps from McDonald's consist of a flour tortilla with chicken, shredded lettuce, shredded Jack and cheddar cheeses and either a honey mustard, chipotle BBQ or ranch flavor sauce. Grilled chicken snack wraps are lower in fat and...
McDonald's is a fast-food chain with thousands of locations across the nation. However, eating fast food on a regular basis results in consuming too much fat, calories and sodium, as much as an entire day's worth or more in one meal, according to...
McDonald's McCafe line offers numerous beverages, including a frozen strawberry lemonade concoction. This beverage is created by blending together a lemonade base, a strawberry syrup swirl and ice. While this drink provides vitamin C and some...
Serving 47 million customers every day around the world, McDonald's is a globally recognized brand that is often criticized by dietitians who regard the menu as unhealthy. The criticism often concerns children, who perhaps love the food more than...
Eating breakfast can help to improve your overall nutritional profile for the day, notes the American Council on Exercise. Not just any breakfast will have these effects, however. If you choose to go through the McDonald's drive-through, be...
McDonald's is a global chain that opened in 1955, and has since been in the forefront of the fast food industry. Besides burgers and fries, a variety of other options are available at McDonald's. The frappes are one of the newer products on the...
McDonald's has weathered its fair share of criticism, from Morgan Spurlock's critical documentary "Supersize Me" to "Fast Food Nation," author Eric Schlosser's indictment of the fast food industry. Though in recent years, McDonald's has cut back...
McDonald's is one of the world's most successful fast food chains, grossing $23 billion a year, according to Entrepreneur. Thanks to films such as "Super Size Me," McDonald's has also become synonymous with unhealthy food. Though many McDonald's...
McDonald's, one of the largest restaurant chains in the United States, is known for its burgers, chicken nuggets, sandwiches and fries. The restaurant has also started to offer healthier menu options, including salads, wraps and fruit. One of the...
McDonald's is the largest fast-food restaurant chain in the world, serving hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, french fries and desserts. Since it is so popular, chances are good that you will find yourself there with your family, friends or...
The first McDonald's opened its doors in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955, according to the McDonald's website. The restaurant focused on providing its customers with speedy service. Today, McDonald's continues to offer fast service with an extensive...
McDonald's was once notorious for its unhealthy food, but the company has now made an effort to add healthy food items to its fast food menu. McDonald's claims its food can contribute to an overall healthy diet because its fundamental nutritional...
McDonald's Snack Wraps are a healthier alternative to the fast-food restaurant chain's typical burger and fries meals. The Snack Wraps consist of chicken or beef, lettuce, shredded cheese and your choice of five sauces, all wrapped up in a soft...
McDonald's serves burgers and fries, breakfast and snack items, salads and sandwiches. The McDonald's website describes the Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips as crispy, with white meat chicken and dipping sauce on the side. The Chicken...
The American Dietetic Association recommends that a person consume at least two 4-oz. servings of fish per week. Fish, especially salmon and mackerel, are rich sources of essential fatty acids in the diet. When choosing a fish serving, it is...
McDonald's recently introduced its McCafe line, which includes premium roasted coffee, flavored lattes and fruit smoothies. McDonald's coffee is made from 100 percent Arabica beans obtained from all over the world. McDonald's iced coffee contains...
Coffee has zero calories and is essentially devoid of any meaningful nutritive content. McDonald's McCafe products, however, are more than just coffee. The McCafe line consists of three coffee products that combine espresso coffee with a variety...
The Egg McMuffin is one of McDonald's signature breakfast sandwiches, a cheap and delicious way to start the morning. However, it is far from a healthful way to start the day. One Egg McMuffin contains 300 calories and a very limited amount of the...
